Mayoral relief funds directed to 'high-impact' parts of Hastings
“I think it shows that we’re an empathetic district and community.”
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Pink Shirt Day
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Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
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Budget 2023: What’s in it for you
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